Meaningful Gift Ideas To Show Mom How Much You Care

Whether she’s new to this whole parenting thing, or she’s raised you to be the person you are today, we’ve picked out some thoughtful gift ideas for mom she’s sure to cherish.

Treat mom to something special that says you get her and you care, like a personalized photo display or a pair of comfy slippers. Or get her a practical gift, such as a new blender or an eReader that’ll become part of her everyday routine. She could use some me-time and self-care, too, so why not consider a pilates roller or a face mask?

No matter how you want to treat mom for her special occasion—be it her birthday, Mother’s Day, or a just because—you’ll find the perfect gift for her within our guide. If you want to go the extra mile, write mom a personalized gift card to tell her she really matters. After all she’s done over the years, who really deserves it more than mom!

Which gift best describes your mom?

For the mom whose pajamas need an upgrade

Long nights and even longer days—moms sure do have busy lives. Help her relax in style with her favourite daytime host, at an awesome price to boot.

This adorable Ellen DeGeneres-label, 100% cotton two-piece pajama set will bring a smile to her face and a spring to her step. Show mom that you “Love” her with this long-sleeved outfit that’s perfect for lounging around day or night.

The long sleeves and relaxed cuffs keep this style warm and cozy, throughout the year.

Its crew neckline and adjustable drawstring waist are made for comfort.

The cute red and navy striped pattern will keep her feeling cool and chic, even when she’s lounging around.

For the mom who likes to be cozy

Make mom’s late nights and early mornings have a softer landing with these cozy slippers by isotoner at her bedside. The super-chic ballerina slippers come at a great gifting price and are sure to keep her warm first thing in the morning or while she gets up for a snack during late-night Netflix binging.

Featuring a soft, flexible, suede sole, these ballerina slippers give her something comfortable to slip into and walk around the house in, whether she’s up for her morning coffee or about to tackle some chores. A satin ribbon bow adds stylish flair, while the textured microterry is soft and soothing.

For the mom who wants to change her baby in style

Just because she’s a mom, doesn’t mean she has to lose her cool factor. Help her upgrade her look with this sleek diaper bag that’s perfect for hitting the mall or going on café dates with her friends. The JJ Cole carryall is so chic, no one will guess it’s a diaper bag!

Mom can tote all her baby’s essentials in this functional bag, which includes multiple organizational pockets and easy-access zippered compartments. A removable shoulder strap and stroller attachments make this bag versatile to use, whether she’s out for a stroll with her new mommy friends, or headed to her next mom and baby class.

There’s a change pad included, for quick, on-the-go diaper changes.

It features an insulated pocket to help keep bottles at temperature and baby happy.

The spacious interior holds her baby’s essentials (as well as her own).

For the mom who loves her bling

Mom could always use a little more sparkle in her life. Why not treat her to this infinity heart necklace from Miabella that shows how much you appreciate her and all she does?

Fixed on an 18-inch cable chain, the sweet, charming necklace is secured with a spring ring clasp and has a 0.10-carat total diamond weight for a luxe, loving touch. Mom will be proud to show off this necklace at the next family gathering, and she might even give you all the credit!

Featuring an infinity symbol with a heart, this heart necklace stands for never-ending, limitless love—expressing exactly how you feel about her.

Crafted in two-tone sterling silver, the necklace includes 20 round-cut, prong-set white diamond accents, to make her feel extra special.

Modern yet unique styling makes this necklace ultra wearable, so she can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.

For the mom who loves to read

For many moms, books are her escape; help her unwind and have some nurturing me-time with this feature-packed e-reader by Kobo.

The Kobo Libra’s ergonomic design and 7” HD E-Ink touchscreen strike the perfect balance of innovative digital technology and comfortable reading experience. With such a lightweight device in her hands, she can read longer than ever before, bingeing on her favourite reads and authors she loves.

The Kobo Libra also offers landscape orientation and easy-to-use page-turn buttons, as well as reduced blue light for easier reading and full waterproofing. She’ll be able to enjoy her reads day or night, in any environment.

Its ergonomic, waterproof design makes it easy to hold and practical to carry around.

The ComfortLight Pro reduces blue light exposure for night-time reading and allows her to continue reading long after her partner has fallen asleep by her side at night.

It has built-in OverDrive that allows her to borrow public library eBooks and save money at the same time.

For the mom who likes to work up a sweat

With how busy mom is, she’s likely feeling a little strained in the shoulder, back and neck. Help her release the tension with this handy foam roller, which relieves stress and fatigue with its gentle massage. The Stott Pilates foam roller will also help her strengthen deep support muscles to stabilize her spine.

The set also includes a Pilates on a Roll DVD, with 34 challenging exercises, to teach her how to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. She can pop in the DVD for instruction and dig in for a relaxing moment at home, anytime.

For the mom who loves cooking for the whole family

For a busy mom (and honestly, which ones aren’t?) this handy meal helper will have her serving up dinner with a push of a button. This versatile, programmable slow cooker by Crock-Pot lets her set it and forget it, leaving the rest of her day free to enjoy.

This machine offers great value, with three different bowl sizes to inspire different dishes and combinations. The stoneware inserts double as great serving dishes, and when it’s all done, are safe to put in the dishwasher so it can do all the dirty work. The bowls are also nestable for easy storage.

It includes three nestable stoneware sizes to choose from: 6Qt, 4Qt and a split 2Qt so she can prepare two separate meals at once.

The countdown programmable timer allows her to select from 1-20 hours of cooking and will automatically switch to warm when the cooking cycle is complete, in case she gets caught up with her work.

The dishwasher safe lid and removable stoneware lets mom get a break come clean-up time, so she can enjoy more time watching her favourite TV show or reading her latest book.

For the mom who enjoys a good pampering

Working day and night can really take a toll on mom’s skin. Help her bounce back with this nourishing, moisturizing hydrating mask for baby-soft skin. The innovative hydrogel face mask from Neutrogena is made with purified hyaluronic acid that instantly quenches dry skin, leaving it hydrated, smooth and supple.

Made from a unique 100 percent hydrogel, this moisturizing face mask contours to her skin and seals in its hydrating formula for deep moisturizing. Combine the mask with Epsom salts and dark chocolate for a pampering gift basket for mom.

It’s gentle on the skin and won’t clog pores. Mom has enough to worry about!

This face mask is ideal for all skin types, from dry to sensitive, combination and acne-prone skin, to suit mom’s changing body.

The mask is made with 100 percent hydrogel and hyaluronic acid for deep moisturization so she can feel comfortable in her skin.

For the mom who loves her daily smoothie

For a quick, healthy snack, you can’t beat smoothies, and mom is sure to love this kitchen blender from Braun, which leaves no chunks in sight. The blender offers more durability and power for superior, long-lasting performance, so she can enjoy her favourite frozen fruits and veggies in the mix.

Three key program selections—Smoothie, Chop and Ice Crush—help her achieve the perfect consistency, while the glossy white and stainless-steel finish makes her look good in the kitchen. Worth every penny, this is sure to be the gift that keeps on giving for years to come.

Its 1,000 watts of power can fine blend even the toughest ingredients—just what mom needs for those delicious homemade soups and smoothies.

Braun’s Metal Power Drive adds durability for the perfect blend with less noise thanks to the rubber coating.

It’s dishwasher safe for easy clean-up; simply remove the blades, blade holder and jug to clean, since mom already has her hands full.

For the mom who likes proudly displaying all her favourite moments

So many memories, so little wall space. Help her show off her favourite moments with this grid photo display. The gallery-style frame from Umbra makes it easy for her to capture unforgettable memories all in one spot.

With the Gridart picture frame, she can showcase 16 individual 4 x 4-inch (10 x 10cm) photos in a stylish, modern display. She’ll love using it to share her favourite pics from vacations, her baby shower, family photoshoot or other special moments.

The collage-style frame adds a decorative touch to rooms while celebrating favourite moments.

It fits 16 individual 4 x 4-inch photos to remind her of her favourite memories.

The display comes with two sawtooth hangers pre-mounted to make hanging a breeze.

For the mom who likes to organize everything

From books to toys, mom always has a full load of gear and accessories in need of storage. Help her keep a handle on it all with these stylish storage baskets. The South Shore stowaways will keep everything neat and tidy and are perfect for whatever small things mom needs to organize. They’ll look great no matter where mom stores them, whether that’s in her bedroom, spare room or closet.

The neutral design and sophisticated pattern will look good anywhere mom stores it.

The baskets fit perfectly on shelves, so mom can discreetly tuck them away.

Mom can easily wipe down the boxes with a damp cloth for fast cleaning.

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Catalina Margulis is a Toronto editor and writer. When she’s not working on her latest assignment, she’s cleaning up after her four young children, writing her first novel (The Hill) and working on her upcoming podcast Passion Project (passionprojectpod.com). She basically runs on fumes. You can follow Catalina on Instagram @catmargulis.